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Assessment and Standards-Based Grading in STEM

This three-day workshop will guide you through the steps to set up your classes for standards-based grading. We will show you an incremental approach to implementing SBG principles, provide sample learning standards, assessments, and gradebooks, and give you structured time and feedback... Read More

Introduction to Active Learning in STEM

on January 17July 10

During this one-week introduction to the principles of active learning in STEM, we’ll introduce several strategies such as facilitating student discourse, modeling, multiple representations in problem solving, and curriculum design. We will explore these ideas by investigating content from several cross-cutting-concepts within... Read More

NGSS and Phenomena-Based Learning

on January 17July 18

Experience learning from a phenomenal perspective! In this workshop, participants will learn how to use phenomena to engage students in Next Generation Science Standards, which integrate science practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Phenomena are observable events that occur in the... Read More

Unit Planning & Curriculum Development with NGSS

on January 17July 23

In this workshop we will be using all three dimensions of NGSS to design a coherent and conceptual unit plan that will foster enduring understanding of not only content but the big ideas in science. By the end of the workshop you... Read More

Design, Engineering and Maker Cultures

on January 17July 25

Interested in learning more about the engineering and design process, and how to incorporate it into your classroom? This workshop is designed to show how you can infuse engineering and design thinking into your curriculum. Drawing from the NGSS Engineering Design standards... Read More

Introduction to BioTechnology

on January 17August 1

In this workshop explore how biotechnology can be integrated into your living environment or life sciences curriculum. In this workshop explore how biotechnology can be integrated into your living environment or life sciences curriculum. As the application of technology to benefit human... Read More

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